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Published: April 09 2012

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL --  The Riverwalk Arts & Entertainment (A&E) District is offering "The Atlantic's Fin-Tastic Getaway" package, perfect for those who love exploring the underwater world, culture, education and relaxing at a sophisticated Fort Lauderdale beachfront hotel. Available from Friday, May 25-Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, the package is based on double occupancy, two-night minimum stay and includes:
· 3-day/2-night stay at The Atlantic Resort & Spa in Fort Lauderdale, based on double occupancy (guaranteed oceanfront accommodations)

· Daily continental breakfast for 2 at East End Brasserie

· Admission for 2 to SHARK Exhibition at the Museum of Art I Fort Lauderdale located in the Riverwalk A&E District

· Admission for 2 to explore live sharks, other aquatic animals and over 200 dynamic exhibits at the Museum of Discovery and Science located in the Riverwalk A&E District

· Two-hour Sea Experience snorkeling cruise for 2 in a glass-bottom boat

· 20 percent off all spa services at The Spa Atlantic, The Atlantic Resort & Spa's sea-and-citrus-inspired day spa (must be at least 16 years of age to use Spa facilities)

"The Atlantic's Fin-Tastic Getaway" package rates from May 25 - October 15, 2012 begin at $199 per room, per night excluding taxes, from Sunday-Thursday, and $229 per room, per night, excluding taxes, Friday and Saturday. Reduced rate for children (4 to 18 years) will be an additional $25, per night; maximum occupancy of four guests per room. Rates are subject to projected availability.

Organized by the Museum of Art I Fort Lauderdale in association with Nova Southeastern University's Oceanographic Center, the major exhibition SHARK is guest curated by acclaimed wildlife artist, author and environmentalist Richard Ellis. SHARK also includes well-known marine artists and conservationists Guy Harvey and Kent Ullberg, as well as noted photographers Chris Fallows, Ron and Valerie Taylor, Daniel Botelho, David Doubilet, and Rodney Fox. Among the most dramatic installations are the watercolors of 400 shark species by British wildlife illustrator Marc Dando. In addition to drawings of all known varieties of sharks in the world, the exhibition contains photographs, sculptures, and video as well as a gallery devoted to the sensational impact of the 1975 Steven Spielberg film Jaws. In recent years, attention has turned to protecting the habitats of these magnificent animals and the exhibition documents advances made in those areas, including the July 2011 banning of all commercial shark fishing by the island nation of the Bahamas.

During the Sea Experience snorkeling cruise, guests will enjoy a narrated tour through "Millionaire's Row" on the Intracoastal Waterway to Port Everglades, and then out to the ocean to the beautiful coral reefs and wrecks off Fort Lauderdale Beach. Beginners are welcome for snorkeling. Following the snorkeling fun, guests will cruise back along Fort Lauderdale Beach. No minimum age required for snorkeling; those participating must be able to swim.

For reservations or more information on "The Atlantic's Fin-Tastic Getaway" package, please call The Atlantic Resort & Spa at 877-567-8020 or visit www.atlantichotelfl.com.

About Riverwalk Arts & Entertainment District
The Riverwalk Arts & Entertainment District is a unique partnership of arts and entertainment organizations located along the New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale with the express mission of promoting cultural tourism in South Florida. Presenting over 1000 individual events each year, the District attracts well over 1 million visitors annually. Partners of the Riverwalk Arts & Entertainment Consortium include Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale, Florida Grand Opera, Fort Lauderdale Historical Society and the Historic Stranahan House Museum. It is supported by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau. For more information about Riverwalk A&E District and its partners, visit www.riverwalkae.com.

About the Museum of Art I Fort Lauderdale
The Museum of Art I Fort Lauderdale is a division of Nova Southeastern University located at One East Las Olas Boulevard at Andrews Avenue. For more information, log on to: www.moafl.org or call 954-525-5500. The Museum is home to the AutoNation Academy of Art & Design, Books & Books and the Museum Café. Hours: open Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. with extended hours on Thursdays until 7 p.m. Sundays 12-5 p.m. Closed Mondays.

About The Atlantic Resort & Spa
The Atlantic is a 16-story hotel featuring 70 spacious guestrooms and 54 ultra-luxury suites, all of which offer fully equipped granite kitchens or kitchenettes and water-view verandas. In addition to its signature, fine-dining restaurant, guests can enjoy casual fare on the fifth floor Ocean Terrace, which is home to a heated swimming pool, whirlpool tubs, full-service spa and 24-hour gym. The Atlantic Resort & Spa is a proud member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts. For reservations and information, see a travel professional, visit www.AtlanticHotelFL.com or call toll-free 877-567-8020.

About the Museum of Discovery and Science
The mission of the Museum of Discovery and Science is to provide experiential pathways to lifelong learning in science for children and adults through exhibits, programs and films. It is located at 401 SW Second Street, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312. For more information, call (954) 467-6637 or visit www.mods.org.

About Sea Experience
Sea Experience is the only dive boat and dive shop in South Florida located in a resort hotel marina on the beach. It is located at 801 Seabreeze Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316. For more information, call 954-770-DIVE (3483), visit www.seaxp.com or email scuba@divefortlauderdale.com.